Welch Allyn Rigid Reusable & Single Use Sigmoidoscopes, Anoscopes and Accessories - User Manual User Manual

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4. After performing a reprocessing procedure, wipe the lamp with a soft, dry, lint

free cloth.

5. Re-attach the clean sleeve to the handle by screwing in a clockwise direction.

6. Re-connect the power supply cord to the light handle and verify that the unit

works by plugging it in. If the lamp fails to illuminate follow the troubleshooting

instructions located in light handle manual ( 700791) supplied with your handle.

Cleaning (73210, 73211 and 73500)

1. Prepare an enzymatic detergent formulated for endoscopic instruments

according to the manufacturer’s instructions.These instructions were

validated using ENZOL/CIDEZYME.

2. Submerge the rectal light handle outer sleeve in the cleaning solution.

3. Using a soft bristle brush, scrub the item submerged in the cleaning solution

for a minimum of 5 minutes then rinse with sterile water for 5 minutes.

4. Wet the rectal light handle body and cord with the cleaning solution.

5. Using a soft bristle brush, scrub the cord with the cleaning solution for a

minimum of 5 minutes then rinse the cord with sterile water for 5 minutes.

Intermediate Level Disinfection (73210, 73211 and 73500)

1. Follow the Cleaning instructions above.

2. Using CaviWipes™, wipe all item surfaces and keep wet with CaviWipe

solution for a minimum of 5 minutes.

3. Allow the item surface to dry for a minimum of 10 minutes.

Sterilization (73211 ONLY)

1. Follow the Cleaning instructions above.

2. Perform one autoclave cycle that includes 6 minutes at 270° F (132° C) and a

cool down period of at least 15 minutes. These instructions were validated

using a gravity autoclave. Validate any other sterilization equipment and load

configurations.

3. Follow one of the reprocessing methods described below

Caution: Do not immerse the rectal light handle body and cord in any solution .

Doing so may damage the rectal light handle body and cord and void the warranty.

Caution: Autoclaving the light handle may reduce the product’s functional life.